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Bob Utley · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Utley adds the term plērophoreō has a dual connotation. (1) Paul uses it for being fully persuaded in Rom. 4:21; 14:5; Col. 2:2; 4:12 AND (2) The Papyri uses it of “accomplished” or “fully completed”....Theophilus needs to accept both connotations! The OT promises have come to completion in Jesus of Nazareth. William
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Utley says "Luke is piling up word after word describing his faithful, accurate, and sequential arrangement of facts about Jesus’ life and ministry. This account is not a fabrication or exaggeration." (Luke 1) Everything - Don't miss this word! The Greek word for everything is pas which means all without exception. Everything means that Luke's investigation was comprehensive in scope down to the minutest details. And so his gospel includes many aspects related to the births of John the Baptist and Jesus that are not found in the other Gospels. Here we see Luke's emphasis on leaving no stone unturned (so to speak), but investigating everything that God gave him access to. The point is that Dr Luke studied the life of Jesus in comprehensive detail. David
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Utley writes that things "refers to (1) the truths about Jesus (cf. Lk 7:17+ where "report" = logos) recorded by Luke or (2) the content of what Theophilus has been taught."
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Utley - A virgin-born child fulfills the prophecy and promise of Gen. 3:15 (cf. Gal. 4:4). Until this point in progressive revelation, neither Isa. 7:14 nor Gen. 3:15 made sense. But now John 1:1–14; Rom. 1:3; 8:3; Phil. 2:6–11 make perfect sense. God became a human to deal with human sin. In Jesus, God’s justice, (“the soul that sins it will surely die”) and God’s grace (“For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son”) meet in a redemptive, loving, sacrificial climax (cf. Isa. 52:13–53:12; 2 Cor. 5:21)! Henry
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Utley says in view of the fact that she was beginning to look pregnant she returned home "Obviously to face ridicule. Belief always costs!" William MacDonald agrees adding "No doubt she became the object of suspicion and slander in the neighborhood. But God would vindicate her; she could afford to wait." (See Believer's Bible Commentary) Lenski makes an interesting point - "We judge that Mary hastens home because she wanted to avoid the people who would soon throng the house of Elisabeth. "(See context in The Interpretation of St. Luke's Gospel) Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. Luke 1:13; Luke 2:6, 7. Ge. 21:2, 3. Nu. 23:19. Verse-by-Verse - Multiple Commentaries - Luke 1:57 Commentaries Torrey's Topic - God's Faithfulness Luke 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries John Hannah outlines this last section: The advent of John (Lk 1:57-80) The birth of John (Lk 1:57-58) The naming of John (Lk 1:59-66) The song of Zacharias (Lk 1:67-79) The childhood of John (Lk 1:80) GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROPHECY AND HIS PROMISE As with the narrative of the announcement of John's conception, Luke is the only Gospel writer to also provide the events of John's birth. John
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Utley on circumcision - This was practiced by all of Israel’s neighbors except the Philistines (Greek Aegean people). For most cultures it was usually a rite of passage into manhood, but not for Israel (it was instead an initiation rite into the covenant People). It was a sign of a special faith relationship with YHWH (Ge. 17:9–14). Each Patriarch circumcised his own sons (i.e. acted as priest for his own family). Robert Girdlestone, Synonyms of the Old Testament, p. 214, says the rite of circumcision connected the rite of blood-shedding with the act of circumcision. Blood was connected to covenant forming (cf. Ge. 15:17), covenant breaking (cf. Gen. 2:17), and covenant redemption (cf. Isa. 53). (Luke 1 ) Related Resources: Circumcision of the Heart What does the Bible say about circumcision? What is the Christian view of circumcision? Luke 1:60 But his mother answered and said, "No indeed; but he shall be called John." No indeed Luke 1:13. 2 Sa. 12:25. Is. 8:3. Mat. 1:25. Verse-by-Verse - Multiple Commentaries - Luke 1:60 Commentaries Luke 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries GENUINE OBEDIENCE DOES NOT HESITATE Elizabeth (and Zacharias) were as we say today "Swimming against the tide" which means to go against or disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. It means you do or say the opposite of what most other people are doing or saying. Obedience to God often involves "swimming against the tide," going against what the rest of the fallen world is doing or believing. It is uncomfortable and will seldom get the applause of others. Ultimately, we need to let the Word of Truth undergird our mind (Jn 17:17), the Spirit of Truth to enable our will (Php 2:13+), and the Glory of God to be our goal. Bock writes "WHEN GOD ACTS, we should listen. Zechariah has learned this lesson. When the birth of John was announced to him, he could not believe it, so the Lord gave him a sign for reflection: He would be unable to speak until all was fulfilled (Lk 1:18-20+). Then he would know that God does what He says (ED: AND MEANS WHAT HE SAYS!). The present passage shows the outcome of Zechariah’s reflection. As a righteous man, he has learned from his mistake. Through the pain of the discipline, he emerges a stronger man of God (Heb 12:10, 11+). Those who are arrogant, thinking they know it all, have no need for God or for instruction. Zechariah is not an arrogant man." (NIV Application Commentary - Luke) But his mother answered - Zacharias though unable to speak had nevertheless clearly communicated God's wishes for their child's name. And Elizabeth did not hesitate for a moment to counter the crowd's call to name him after his father! She obeyed without hesitation. Delayed obedience is always disobedience! No indeed; but he shall be called John - No indeed is a strong Greek negative ouchi which is a strengthened form of the strongest negative (ou) and could be translated "not so," "by no means," "not al all," "no you don't," or our modern idiom "mo way!". In short, Elizabeth is answering negatively about as forcefully as one can in the Greek! This matter was not open for discussion and could not be a group decision! Case closed! The phrase he shall be called while future tense, in context clearly conveys the force of an imperative or command. The angel from God told her husband "you will give him the name John." (Lk 1:13+) They resisted peer pressure (which is never easy) and obeyed God's clear word. This is a good pattern for all God's children to emulate (cf Heb 6:12+) - if peer pressure tries to coerce you to do something contrary to God's clear word, then in a word "DON'T!" Remember that to obey is always better than sacrifice (1 Sa 15:22), for as David declared "You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. 17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." (Ps 51:16-17+) THOUGHT FROM MATTOON - This may have seemed like an insignificant matter. It's just a name for a baby. There is, however, an important principle that is hidden here. This crowd is typical of the world today. How many times have servants of the Lord and the work of the Lord been given the wrong names or incorrectly labeled by the world? Those who are wicked have difficulty in calling that which is right or wrong by its correct name. People who are wicked tend to call that which is evil, good and that which is good is considered as evil. If a Christian has convictions and won't compromise with sin, he is considered as snooty, stuck-up, and judgmental. If he takes a stand against premarital sex and drunkenness, he is considered narrow minded, out of touch, or from another planet. If he stands against abortion, he is accused of being a dangerous nut and violating someone's rights. If he stands against homosexuality, he is accused of being a bigot and promoting hate crimes....Beloved, when a nation or an individual rejects the Word of God and the authority of Scripture, when people fail to recognize evil as "evil," that nation or person loses their common sense and invites God's judgment. (Pr 17:13)....Let us be like Elisabeth and speak up for the truth no matter how outnumbered we may be. May we stand up for what is right, even if we stand alone. What will you turn out to be? If you spend your life standing for Christ and for what is right, you will turn out to be a tremendous blessing to many people. NET Note - By insisting on the name specified by the angel, Elizabeth (Lk 1:60) and Zacharias (Lk 1:63) have learned to obey God (see Luke 1:13-note). John - "the Lord's gracious gift" (Spurgeon) See "Behind the Name" MacArthur on the names of John and his parents - The reason the baby’s name was nonnegotiable was because God Himself, as He had done in the cases of Isaac (Gen. 17:19), Isaiah’s son (Isa. 8:3), Hosea’s children (Hos. 1:4, 6, 9), and would shortly do in the case of Jesus (Matt. 1:21), had chosen it. Iōannēs (John) is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Jehohanan (or Johanan), which means, “God is gracious.” The name reflects God’s gracious salvation, in which John would figure prominently as Messiah’s forerunner. The names of his parents also unfold aspects of the plan of redemption. “Zacharias” means, “God remembers” (i.e., is faithful to His promises), while “Elizabeth” may mean, “my God has sworn” or “my God is an oath,” in other words, He is “the Absolutely Reliable One” (William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Luke [Grand Rapids: Baker, 1978], 65). Both of those possible meanings of Elizabeth’s name also refer to God’s faithfulness. (Luke Commentary) Allen Ross on John - The LORD God had named the child, “John,” and so the parents now comply with that instruction, much to the astonishment of everyone. Two observations: First, the name “John” is a beautiful Hebrew name, more precisely Yohanan (pronounced Yo-kha-nan, a guttural sound kh in the middle--which is how the nickname Jack came from John). It means, “Yah [the LORD] is merciful” or “Yah [the LORD] has been gracious.” It is a good name for this child, because God showed favor/mercy to Elizabeth. But the whole chapter is about the unfolding mercy of God in their lives, and in the human race. To have the prophet named for the meaning of the message is typical of the Bible. Second, God named the child. Whoever names, or renames, in the Bible shows sovereignty. This would be their child in one sense, but in the true sense John belonged to God. God gave him, God named him, and God would fill him with His Spirit. Mattoon on obedience - Obedience brings blessing as we have seen all throughout the Bible. The Israelites that marched around Jericho for one week found this out. The walls came down as promised because God's people did what they were told to do. Gideon's 300 men defeated the massive army of the Midianites with their horns and torches because they followed God's weird instructions. The disciples that obeyed Jesus and cast their nets on the other side of the boat after a long night of unsuccessful fishing found out the huge blessing that comes from obeying the Lord. Their nets were stuffed. Beloved, God looks at our obedience in little matters before He entrusts us with bigger responsibilities. Luke 16:10- He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Luke 1:61 And they said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name." Verse-by-Verse - Multiple Commentaries - Luke 1:61 Commentaries Luke 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries TAKEN ABACK THE CROWD DISSENTS